--- title: Activating Greatness Podcast Episodes | Leadership Mindset description: "Leadership Mindset | Insights from Velocity Advisory Group’s Activating Greatness podcast: practical leadership, growth, and strategies to help you and your team excel." --- [![Velocity Advisory Group](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Velocity-Logo-2023-Wide-1.png)](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/) ☰ Menu - About - [Meet Our Team](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/about/) - [Meet Our Coaches](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/coaches/) - [Careers](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/careers/) - [Speaking Engagements](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/velocity-speakers/) - Solutions - [Culture & Engagement](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/culture-engagement/) - [DISC Assessments & Training](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/disc-assessments-training/) - [Employee Experience](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/employee-experience/) - [Executive Coaching](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/executive-coaching/) - [Family Business](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/family-business/) - [Leadership Development](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/leadership-development/) - [Sales Training](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/5cs-of-selling/) - [Strategy & Implementation](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/strategy-implementation/) - Resources - [Activating Greatness Podcast](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/podcast/) - [Blog](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/blog/) - [Case Studies](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/case-studies/) - [News and Announcements](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/news-and-events/) - [OrderDisc](https://orderdisc.com/) - [Upcoming Events](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/upcoming-events/) - Industries - [Construction](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/construction/) - [Financial Services](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/financial-services/) - [Life Sciences](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/lifesciences/) - [Contact](https://www.velocityadvisorygroup.com/contact/) Velocity Advisory Group # Activating Greatness Podcast Episode recaps, takeaways, and free tools from conversations with leaders who build great teams. Filter episodes Topic Culture & Engagement Leadership Mindset Communication & Coaching Team Alignment Accountability & High Performance Strategy & Change HR & People Strategy AI & the Future of Work Industry Construction Life Sciences & Healthcare Financial Services & Insurance Professional Services Technology Sports & Endurance Clear filters SortNewest firstOldest first Oct 19, 2026 | Episode 53 ## [Fruitful Friction: Why Polite Leadership Stalls Progress — with Hilary Blair](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-53-fruitful-friction-hilary-blair) Hilary Blair, CEO of ARTiculate: Real & Clear, explains fruitful friction, why polite stalls progress, and how tone and self-awareness change feedback. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-53-fruitful-friction-hilary-blair) Aug 17, 2026 | Episode 42 ## [Imposter Syndrome in Leadership: Quiet the Inner Critic — with Dymon Lewis](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-42-imposter-syndrome-in-leadership-dymon-lewis) Velocity coach Dymon Lewis on why executive presence starts before you enter the room, how to quiet imposter syndrome, and what leaders must unlearn. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-42-imposter-syndrome-in-leadership-dymon-lewis) Aug 3, 2026 | Episode 40 ## [Human-Centered Leadership: Face the Feelings You Avoid — with John DeMarco](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-40-human-centered-leadership-john-demarco) Executive Coach John DeMarco explains why leaders must face the feelings they avoid and how mindfulness builds human-centered, emotionally intelligent leaders. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-40-human-centered-leadership-john-demarco) Jul 27, 2026 | Episode 39 ## [360 Feedback: How to Turn a Report Into Real Change — with Cindy Puchalski](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-39-360-feedback-that-sticks-cindy-puchalski) Executive Coach Cindy Puchalski explains why 360 assessments stall after the debrief and how action plans, accountability, and coaching drive change. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-39-360-feedback-that-sticks-cindy-puchalski) Jul 6, 2026 | Episode 36 ## [Employee Engagement: Fixing the Survive Work Problem — with Patrick Manigault](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-36-employee-engagement-patrick-manigault) Executive Coach Patrick Manigault explains why only 21% of employees feel engaged and how relational leadership and trust fix a survive work problem. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-36-employee-engagement-patrick-manigault) Jun 22, 2026 | Episode 34 ## [Servant Leadership in Sales: Turn KPIs Into a Classroom — with Tom Wilson](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-34-servant-leadership-in-sales-tom-wilson) AmbioPharm Chief Commercial Officer Tom Wilson explains how servant leadership, culture-first hiring, and KPIs as a learning tool built a better sales team. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-34-servant-leadership-in-sales-tom-wilson) May 21, 2026 | Episode 31 ## [Relentless Resilience: Keeping Teams Performing Under Constant Pressure — with Maggie Reed](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-31-fact-or-feeling-maggie-reed) Construction leader Maggie Reed shares the resilient leadership mindset that keeps teams performing under constant pressure, on Activating Greatness. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-31-fact-or-feeling-maggie-reed) May 7, 2026 | Episode 27 ## [What 72 Marathons Teach Leaders About Discipline and Community — with the Mile 20 Podcast](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-27-consistency-and-discipline-mile-20-podcast) The Mile 20 Podcast hosts on how discipline, consistency, and community carried them through 72 marathons, and what that teaches leaders about teams. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-27-consistency-and-discipline-mile-20-podcast) Mar 30, 2026 | Episode 17 ## [From the NFL to Business: Authenticity, Small Habits, and Leadership — with Kellen Mond](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-17-from-the-nfl-to-the-art-world-kellen-mond) Former NFL quarterback Kellen Mond on authenticity, small habits, and the leadership lessons that carry from pro football into business. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-17-from-the-nfl-to-the-art-world-kellen-mond) Feb 8, 2026 | Episode 7 ## [How to Lead With Mission When the Pressure Is On — with Julie Blasingim](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-7-leading-with-mission-under-pressure-julie-blasingim) Julie Blasingim on leading with mission under pressure, defining what 'best' looks like, and why being easy to work with matters. Podcast recap. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-7-leading-with-mission-under-pressure-julie-blasingim) Jan 18, 2026 | Episode 4 ## [Slow Is Smooth, Smooth Is Fast: Building a Momentum Mindset — with Joe Witte](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-4-the-momentum-mindset-joe-witte) Executive coach Joe Witte on the momentum mindset: why effective leadership doesn't have to be complicated and why slow is smooth and smooth is fast. [Read more →](https://coaching.velocityadvisorygroup.com/activating-greatness-podcast-episodes/ep-4-the-momentum-mindset-joe-witte) ## Ready to activate greatness on your team? Velocity Advisory Group helps leadership teams build the culture, strategy, and systems that let good people do their best work. 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